Virginia Good Roads Movement Draws Broad Virginia Support
Readers across Virginia urge better highways linking Washington and Richmond. Letters to The Post and Times-Dispatch praise road construction, demand state aided funding, and cite local plans to macadamize routes from Petersburg to Boydton and Chase City, with farmers and manufacturers pledging funds and labor.
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Chosst Cty Manufacturing Company
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Kenning County
Chorsu
Chase City
Ford
Gieke
Conti
Gener Assembly
Caress
Newville
Mashington
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Charbon Attacks Humans In Louisiana Cattle Plague
Agricultural Department experts assist local veterinarians to stamp out charbon, an early cattle disease that has killed thousands of animals and sickened humans in Cameron parish and nearby areas. Vaccination helps, cremation of infected stock urged, and strict measures reduced spread as government aid arrives.
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Veexburg
Ameran Parish
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United States
Bureau of Animal Industry
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Envoy Delayed Arrival of New Spanish Minister to Washington
Marquis de Villalobar the new Spanish minister to the United States reached New York on the Lusitania Friday morning and will likely not reach Washington until next week. He is staying at the Spanish consulate general summer home while officials await guidance from Madrid before planning a White House call.
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Tramps Not Bums Says Powderly In New York
Terence V Powderly chief of the division of information at the Department of Commerce and Labor comments on the unemployed and explains the difference between tramps hobos and bums. He argues many tramps seek work and urges government aid to transport unemployed workers to demand areas while noting a decline in unemployment numbers.
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Chicago
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United States
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Cuba’s Spoils System Draws Fire From Editor
The writer defends Cuban governance against claims of a spoils system while urging reform. He argues officials’ dismissals and appointments reveal corruption, urges US tutelage akin to Egypt, and praises Cuba’s potential if guided by prudent, steady leadership. July 16, 1908 Cuban context.
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Balloon Still At Large From Mount Weather Va Weather Balloon
Reports a weather balloon lost near Mount Weather Virginia with Prof Garriot predicting it may be recovered if not drifting toward the Atlantic. Notes the balloon and instruments valued over $100 and the forecast department will take precautions to avoid cable breaks. Public notices advertise free want ads in the classifieds.
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Ballinger Declares Indian Lands Deal Legal Dispute Misread
The Interior Department head Ballinger backed by Pinchot and Wilson explains a 1909 agreement giving Forest Service jurisdiction over Indian lands for timber and forest management. He clarifies the transfer, notes legal testing, and records ongoing cooperation despite internal disagreements.
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Canine Tagging and Pound Drive Reflect Local Law
The poundmaster announces a citywide dog tag program ending with a July 7 tax due and a plan to seize and hold untagged dogs. Two wagons operate for street pickups and home visits, averaging twenty dogs disposed of daily, as enforcement steps tighten and animals without owners are kept for hours before disposition.
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City bulletins on beverages and nutrition ads
Fragmented notice lists Perfection Sarsaparilla as a thirst quencher and mentions Grovers Tel Arlington Bottling Co West 4 Continental Brand Of Sardines two for, J D Pyles, Spring Stock lon Gankers, Water Healers 16, Muédiman & Co, Od G Aliamont Spring Water, Manor chemist at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, phone Main 66%-13 F St.
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Rensselaer Polytechnic
Duffy Malt Whiskey Ad Claims Health Benefits
An old advertisement touts Duffy Malt Whiskey as a tonic to keep youth and vigor. It urges regular use, a spoonful in water three times daily, and markets it as a medical remedy with claims of purity and medical benefits. Sold by druggists and grocers at 100 dollars per bottle, with a warning that it contains no stated side effects.
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